John DeNicola

John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer from Amityville, New York, associated with Greenwich Village. His writing spans pop and rock, from romantic film ballads to synth versions of his own hits. He co-wrote Dirty Dancing hits "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes," winning an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, and released albums "The Why Because" (2019) and "She Said" (2021). Live shows pair his catalog with guest musicians.